Furry Suits Rescue
wants to make sure that you adopt the dog that is right for your family, and
also that your family is right for the dog that you choose.
Therefore, we ask that you read and understand our adoption
policies and procedures. You will be asked to sign a legal contract when
adopting your dog, and you will be asked for a tax-deductible donation of
$250. The donation amount helps to pay for medical expenses and
spaying/neutering.
Our policy states
that we will not place a dog in a home if any of the following
conditions are present:
- There is an unspayed or unneutered
pet in the home, unless there is a valid, documented health reason.
- The dog will be left outside
unattended at any time.
- The dog is intended as a gift.
- Puppies less than 6 months old
will not be placed in homes with children under 5 years old.
- Puppies less than 6 months old
will not be placed in homes where no one is home during the day.
In addition to the
above,
we reserve the right to check on an adopted dog at any time
to ensure its wellbeing. If any condition of the Adoption Contract has been
violated, or if it is the opinion of Furry Suits Rescue that the environment
is unsafe, we reserve the right to remove the dog from the home. If at any
time you cannot keep the dog, you must return it to Furry Suits Rescue, and
not to another individual or shelter.
Here is the
adoption procedure:
- Size - Have you considered what size of dog best
suits your available space and lifestyle? If you rent, does your
apartment or home have stated size limits? Landlord approval is required
for renters.
- Age - Dogs of different ages have very different
requirements (e.g. puppies and older dogs require extra care and
attention). Be sure you know what the requirements are for the dog that
you are interested in.
- Temperament - Does the dog have a temperament that
would be suitable for your family?
- Compatibility - Is the dog recommended for children
and other pets?
- Energy level - Does your schedule allow for providing
the amount of exercise recommended?
- Special needs - Will this dog require special care?
- Application and Interview
- The purpose of the application is to match the dog's needs with the
appropriate environment. When you have completed your application, one of
our volunteers will interview you personally, to go over the information
you have listed.
- Home Visit
– A visit to your home is required to ensure that you can provide a safe,
loving environment for the dog you wish to adopt. All members of the
household are required to attend. Care and behavioral training principles
will be discussed.
- Adoption Contract
– Upon completion of a satisfactory home visit, the contract finalizes the
adoption process. Once the contract is signed and the donation of $250 is
made, you will receive the dog’s medical records.
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